Match Report


Sevilla FCSevilla FC     Real ValladolidReal Valladolid
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Eduardo NunezE. Nunez59
G
1
G
67Rodolfo Di MeglioR. Di Meglio
Alexander BabbelA. Babbel72
D
2
D
72Rafael GonzalezR. Gonzalez
Samuel AndradeS. Andrade72
D
3
D
65Gianni CorreaG. Correa
Ivan ReyesI. Reyes58
D
captain4
D
65Benedetto GelsiB. Gelsi
Leonardo RomanL. Roman51
D
5
D
64Francisco GimenezF. Gimenez
Guillermo AlonsoG. Alonso65
M
6
M
68Ricardo GentoR. Gento
Pedro FernandezP. Fernandez62
M
7captain
M
64Jose Javier PastorJ. Pastor
Jose Javier NietoJ. Nieto60
M
8
M
62Alec DavidsonA. Davidson
Philipp MetzlerP. Metzler55
M
9
A
79Luis CarvalhoL. Carvalho
Alfredo RamirezA. Ramirez75
A
10
A
71Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez
Eduardo DiezE. Diez74
A
11
A
69Daniel PowellD. Powell
 
Alfredo VergesA. Verges58
A
12
G
62Nicolas SaezN. Saez
Francisco ReyesF. Reyes56
A
13
G
60Marcos SegarraM. Segarra
Albert CamineroA. Caminero55
G
14
M
59Carlos VazquezC. Vazquez

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán where Sevilla FC play host to Real Valladolid. A crowd of 17,917 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Sevilla FC are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Real Valladolid appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carlos  Vila.


0.00
The whistle blows and Sevilla FC get the match underway!
4.32
Eduardo Diez catches Benedetto Gelsi on the ankles. The referee calls over Eduardo Diez and shows him a yellow card! Benedetto Gelsi runs off the knock.
6.05
Gianni Correa flicks a high ball forward to Jose Javier Pastor who takes it down. Jose Javier Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Powell controls it well on his chest. Daniel Powell shoots from long range but it is miles over!
8.26
Ivan Reyes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Javier Nieto. Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Javier Nieto laces a through ball forward to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.38
Jose Javier Menendez barges into Ivan Reyes. The referee calls over Jose Javier Menendez and warns him to calm down! Ivan Reyes runs off the knock.
10.30
Benedetto Gelsi flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Gento. Ricardo Gento passes the ball forward to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell whips in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.44
Jose Javier Nieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
22.02
Ivan Reyes flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Pedro Fernandez makes a simple pass to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez knocks in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
24.15
Alec Davidson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alec Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
30.17
Jose Javier Pastor flicks a high pass forward. Luis Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Luis Carvalho plays the ball forward to Jose Javier Menendez who has made a great run into the box. Jose Javier Menendez rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
32.13
Guillermo Alonso threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Ramirez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eduardo Diez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sevilla FC are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
38.10
Ivan Reyes clumsily knocks into Daniel Powell. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Daniel Powell carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.10
Free kick to Real Valladolid just outside the area...
39.36
Alec Davidson steps up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
40.06
Leonardo Roman comes in with a late challenge on Luis Carvalho. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Sevilla FC appear unchanged since the first half. Real Valladolid also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Real Valladolid kick off the second half!
49.07
Benedetto Gelsi sees Ricardo Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ricardo Gento kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Menendez. Jose Javier Menendez tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
51.44
Alexander Babbel comes in with a late challenge on Jose Javier Menendez. The referee warns Alexander Babbel to calm down! Jose Javier Menendez runs off the knock.
53.45
Pedro Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.14
Pedro Fernandez receives the ball from a throw-in from Guillermo Alonso. Pedro Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Diez collects the pass. Eduardo Diez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianni Correa.
57.51
Jose Javier Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Diez collects the pass. Eduardo Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Di Meglio who gathers it comfortably.
60.56
Real Valladolid have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Saez replacing Benedetto Gelsi and Marcos Segarra replacing Alec Davidson .
63.59
Leonardo Roman flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Javier Nieto. Jose Javier Nieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.16
Pedro Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Alfredo Ramirez who takes it down. Alfredo Ramirez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.38
Guillermo Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Diez. Eduardo Diez lofts in a cross ball towards Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez powers a header at goal. The keeper, Rodolfo Di Meglio, sees it late!! Goal for Sevilla FC!
71.27
Pedro Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.43
Jose Javier Pastor makes a simple pass to Daniel Powell. Daniel Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Babbel.
77.49
Jose Javier Pastor flicks a high pass forward to Luis Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Luis Carvalho shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
81.35
Jose Javier Nieto barges into Nicolas Saez. The referee warns Jose Javier Nieto to calm down! Nicolas Saez grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.20
Guillermo Alonso flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Diez collects the pass. Eduardo Diez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodolfo Di Meglio who gathers it comfortably.
87.30
Pedro Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Ramirez. Alfredo Ramirez advances inside the box! Alfredo Ramirez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Sevilla FC

Real Valladolid
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
22.5%
46.2%
31.2%

Scorers
Alfredo Ramirez 66
Jose Javier Menendez 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfredo Ramirez of Sevilla FC

Match Ratings